William Forrest Gribble, 90, of Marietta died Monday, October 28, 2013. A Funeral Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Eastwood Baptist Church in Marietta with Rev. Mike Hatton officiating. Interment will follow in Georgia Memorial Park Cemetery in Marietta. Mr. Gribble retired from Lockheed in 1987 after 36 years of service. He was a member of Eastwood Baptist Church. Mr. Gribble was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and a good friend. Mr. Gribble was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Eddie Mae Gribble. He is survived by his two daughters, Carolyn Tobaben and her husband, Donald of Marietta, Debbie Norton and her husband, William of Marietta; two grandsons, David Norton and his wife, Betsey, Matthew Norton and his wife, Shelly; granddaughter, Samantha Caldwell; five great grandchildren; two sisters, Vivian Jones, Ellen Hardin; brother, Floyd Gribble and his wife, Alice; many nieces, nephews, and friends. Flowers are appreciated, but donations may be made to Eastwood Baptist Church, 1150 Allgood Road, Marietta, GA 30062. Family will receive friends 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta. 770-428-1511.

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